100 Knits: Interweave's Ultimate Pattern Collection

A fantastic source book of patterns. Many patterns are actually something you would wear, and designs vary in the skill needed to produce. Patterns are varied, and there is little repetition/ A little pricy, but well worth the money.

Eine top Sammlung, Hardcover, von Mützen über Socken, Schals zu Oullovern und Jacken, einzelne Herrenmodelle. Etwas Fair Isle, viel Lace und spannende Zopfgeschichten. Schon beim Durchblättern möchte man locker 3/4 der Modelle stricken. Vielleicht doch früher in Pension gehen....;-)

All the patterns are originals with beautiful pictures and I can't choose which one I'll do first! I you have to buy just one knitting book, this one will do the job.

Interweave knitting patterns are invariably wearable, clearly written, and easy to follow. This book contains 100 of these fine patterns. Each one has a clear photo of the front and back of the garment, often with additional shots of details of the garment. So often knitting patterns are photographed so artily that it's hard to tell what the finished garment will look like. That is not an issue here. Each pattern includes all the usual information (gauge, stitches, yarn requirements by yarn weight ather than brand, etc.) plus notes about construction. There are traditional knitting instructions written in standard knitting terms, plus schematics with measurements and charts for stitches. Fitted garments are offered in a wide range of sizes, typically 32 to 50 inches, but sometimes smaller or larger sizes than these are included. There is a page of abbreviations at the back, but this book is for experienced knitters. There are no basic knitting instructions. What else is not included? Well, there is only one sweater for a man and no patterns for children. Some accessories (hats, socks, cowls, scarves) are for men or are suited to unisex style. There are some truly unusual patterns. For example, there is a pattern for knitting two pairs of socks together, one from the top down and the other from the toe up. Then you divide the socks at the toes and graft the toes. I can't imagine why you'd want to do this, but it's intriguing. All the patterns are clothing, though. There are no home decor patterns. Other than that, it's hard to think of anything that is not represented in this collection. Yarns from laceweight to Aran weight are included. There are sections for hats and socks, scarves and shawls and such, cardigans, pullovers, and tanks and tees. Raglan, drop sleeve, yoked, and set-in sleeve designs are included. Shaped, straight-sided, and A-line sweaters are represented. You'll find color work, cables, textured stitches, lace, and lovely combinations of these techniques. It's hard to imagine that anyone could look through this collection without finding something perfect to knit. I own a lot of Interweave books, and I already have a handful of these patterns. I'll still have a lot of trouble choosing which pattern to begin with. If you own a good stitch dictionary, a good technical book for fitting, and basic instructions if you need them, then this book could complete your collection of essential knitting books.

I have knitted 3 sweaters from this book so far! Might even knit all 100 hundred items.